Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
POL335 |
HUMAN RIGHTS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The course aims to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon of human rights in the historical development process, reveal the interactions between its political, economic, and social dimensions, analyze the problem areas of human rights, national and international control mechanisms. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of the course covers topics such as state theory in the context of human rights, the classification of human rights and its historical/intellectual background, generations of rights and national/international control mechanisms. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Interpret the development of human rights in the context of the Feudal Era and the Modern State. |
Analyze problem areas on Human Rights in accordance with a theoretical framework. |
Examine the historical development of the phenomenon of Human Rights in Turkey based on example cases. |
Evaluate problem areas related to Human Rights within the framework of International and National Protection Regimes |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Basic Concepts, Categories of Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
2 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Historical development of Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
3 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Intellectual Basics of First-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
4 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Scope and Content of First-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
5 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Intellectual Basics of Second-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
6 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Scope and Content of Second-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
7 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Intellectual Basics of Third-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Scope and Content of Third-Generation Human Rights |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
10 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Development of Human Rights in Turkey |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
11 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
International Control Mechanisms |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
12 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
International Control Mechanisms |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
13 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
National Control Mechanisms |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
14 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Basic Principles of Human Rights Law |
Lecture Q&A Discussion |
15 |
- |
General Evaluation |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Donelly, J. (2002), Universal Human Right in Theory and Practice, Cornelly University Press |
Cushman, T. (2011), Handbook of Human Rights, Routledge |
Sen, A. (2000), Development as Freedom, Anchor Books |
Eastrly, W. (2015), The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor, Basic Books |
The United Nations (1948),Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
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2 |
The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
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3 |
The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
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4 |
The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
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2 |
The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
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2 |
The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
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3 |
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
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2 |
The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
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3 |
The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
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4 |
The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
5 |
65 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
9 |
9 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
31 |
0 |
133 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
133 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,2 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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